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Valve Technician I

Houston, TX · On-site

EHC is currently looking for an Entry Level Valve Technician I for a client in the south Houston ... Work with other technicians, inspectors, and engineers during turnarounds or shutdowns * Follow all ...

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Entry Level Application Engineer

Foxboro, MA

$70K - $78K/yr

This is not a pure engineering role and it is not a pure sales role. The best fit is someone who ... Propose and sell valve solutions - including control, isolation, and safety relief valves - by ...

NECI

Entry Level Application Engineer

Foxboro, MA

$70K - $78K/yr

This is not a pure engineering role and it is not a pure sales role. The best fit is someone who ... Propose and sell valve solutions - including control, isolation, and safety relief valves - by ...

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Entry-Level Valve Technician

Elevate Human Capital

Houston, TX • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

EHC is currently looking for an Entry Level Valve Technician I for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

Job Summary:

A Valve Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, testing, and maintaining industrial valves to ensure safe and reliable operation in facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, power plants, water treatment plants, and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, diagnose, and repair a wide range of valves including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, safety relief, and control valves
  • Disassemble valves for cleaning, machining, or part replacement
  • Replace seals, seats, stems, gaskets, O-rings, packing, and other internal components
  • Perform valve calibration and set pressure adjustments (for relief/safety valves)
  • Reassemble and test valves using hydraulic or pneumatic test stands
  • Identify wear, corrosion, leaks, or mechanical deficiencies and determine corrective actions
  • Document repair findings, parts used, test results, and certifications
  • Interpret P&IDs, isometrics, valve datasheets, and technical manuals
  • Work with other technicians, inspectors, and engineers during turnarounds or shutdowns
  • Follow all safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and facility procedures

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial valves, and valve components
  • Ability to use precision tools: torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, lapping equipment
  • Skilled in troubleshooting leaks, sticking valves, broken seals, seat damage, and operational failures
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as hydrotest pumps, air test rigs, and calibration tools
  • Strong reading of technical drawings and valve specifications
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate repair records

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Technical/vocational training in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred
  • 0 - 1 year of experience working with industrial valves (plant or shop environment)

You should be proficient in:

  • Workplace Safety & EHS Management
  • Electrical Schematic Reading
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EHC has comprised a team of professionals who bring to the table exemplary experience while providing a personal touch to our candidate and client relationships. EHC was founded because our members have worked across industries for many years and we have seen the good, bad and the ugly of the staffing experience and the corporate world. We come together, as equals and professionals, to bind our experiences to create a Company we can be proud of; providing full transparency, integrity, honesty, and the best customer service in the industry. At EHC, we love connecting people to new careers and we love partnering with clients to bring them the best quality of talent and show them the facts about how utilizing EHC for human capital needs can increase their efficiency, productivity and cost savings. We stand by our services and believe in the power of people.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Spring, TX, US

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